During the last year, we have introduced Single Session Counselling at
Sherbourne Health Centre with much success.
Single session counselling is short term counselling – usually a single session which lasts for approximately 90 minutes. During this session, your counsellor seeks to identify your issues and break them down into manageable parts. Your counsellor then works with you to introduce a new way of thinking about your issues and to responding to them.
Many people like single session counselling because it helps them deal with issues effectively in a relatively short period of time.
■ It is a client driven process that seeks to reinforce the coping and daily living skills that you already possess
■ You can usually book an appointment within two weeks of calling
■ It allows you to obtain immediate assistance rather than be placed on a waiting list for service
■ Detailed interviews are conducted prior to your session to help the counsellor understand your issues and highlight matters of concern
■ Introduces new ways of thinking about your issues and provides a step action plan
■ Provides follow-up assessment one month after the session